This is a distinctive and highly ornamental species within the large Myrcia genus (Family Myrtaceae), currently known by its collector's name, 'Gomidesia,' as its formal scientific identity is still unknown. It is a small tree or shrub native to the northeastern Atlantic Forest of Brazil.One of its most striking features is the fruit's color transition—starting as a golden yellow before ripening to a deep purple, making it especially ornamental and easy to identify during various stages of maturity.
The fruits have a slightly sweet pulp and are enjoyable to eat fresh. Their size and vibrant coloration, combined with the plant’s compact growth habit, make this a particularly unique and attractive species for collectors of rare tropical fruit trees.
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